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Critical adaptation strategies separate struggling retailers from successfully navigators
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Booze Sales Face Regulatory, Consumer Changes
State Sales Laws, Online Landscapes Shifting
Walmart, Competitors Expand Digital Offerings
Retailers Pushing for Advantages in Online Spaces
Ep. 102 - When Technology Meets Business: How RFID Changed Walmart Forever
RFID tech transformed Walmart's apparel business
When Tariffs Hit the Shelf: A Retailer's Survival Guide
Critical adaptation strategies separate struggling retailers from successfully navigators
Ep. 101 - From CIA to Supply Chain: Ryan Joyce's Mission to Secure America's Highways
AI enables passive tracking of truck movements
Ep. 100 - Leadership, Legacy, and Community: Cameron Smith's Impact on Northwest Arkansas
A look back at the origins of DBB for the 100th podcast epsiode
Ep. 96 - Retail Transformation: Five Decades of Industry Insights with Terry Trofholz
A look at history, potential futures of restoring, manufacturing
Ep. 95 - Gen Alpha: Retail's Digital Native Future
Breaking down the preferences and power of younger consumers
Ep. 94 - Silicon Valley Meets Small Town: Global Innovation in Bentonville
DBB talks supply chain tech, from the Plug and Play summit last week in Bentonville
Ep. 93 - Break into Walmart: The Expert’s Blueprint with Lane Carruth
Lane and Andy examine the unique aspect of Walmart's online space
Walmart, Amazon Accelerate Pharmacy Push as Legacy Chains Falter
Rapid expansion comes at a time of deep disruption in the pharmacy sector.
Porch Piracy: Retailers, Delivery Services Fight Back
Package thefts present multi-billion-dollar problem.
Retailers Rethink Checkout Tech
Self-checkout fades as RFID technology offers newer techniques
Brand Revivals, Global Bets, and Experiential Pivots: The New Playbook for Specialty Retailers
Strategic brand expansions target new demographics
Porch Piracy: Retailers, Delivery Services Fight Back
Package thefts present multi-billion-dollar problem.
Retailers Rethink Checkout Tech
Self-checkout fades as RFID technology offers newer techniques
Amazon Unveils AI-Generated Audio Product Descriptions
Digital shelf offerings expand with AI capabilities
Walmart’s Former HQ: A STEM University Backed by Walton Family
New corporate campus left old HQ site available
Footwear Industry Faces a Converging Storm
Shoe companies navigate complex terrain to stay competitive.
Mounting Uncertainty Prompts Withdrawal of Financial Guidance Across Retail
Retailers increasingly try to model for macroeconomic events beyond traditional scope.
Chapter 22: The Second Time Isn’t the Charm for Struggling Retailers
Failed turnarounds and repeating the Chapter 11 bankruptcy route
Grocery Prepares for Seafood Shift as Pacific Fishing Grounds Reopen
Retailers ready for expanded domestic supply
Rite Aid's Collapse Highlights Deep Shifts in the Pharmacy Sector
CVS, Walgreens, independent pharmacies all face challenges
Chapter 22: The Second Time Isn’t the Charm for Struggling Retailers
Failed turnarounds and repeating the Chapter 11 bankruptcy route
Family Dollar Sale Underscores Broader Challenges in Food Access
Dollar stores often primary source for household essentials, basic groceries
Porch Piracy: Retailers, Delivery Services Fight Back
Package thefts present multi-billion-dollar problem.
Albertsons Drivers Authorize Strike Over Self-Driving Trucks
Unions push back over driverless concept
Ep. 100 - Leadership, Legacy, and Community: Cameron Smith's Impact on Northwest Arkansas
A look back at the origins of DBB for the 100th podcast epsiode
Mobile Shopping: Global Shift Toward Smartphone-Driven Commerce
Brazil, Southeast Asia, Africa among biggest adopters
Footwear Industry Faces a Converging Storm
Shoe companies navigate complex terrain to stay competitive.
Brand Revivals, Global Bets, and Experiential Pivots: The New Playbook for Specialty Retailers
Strategic brand expansions target new demographics
Record Digital Gains Signal a Shift in Warehouse Retail
Online channels are no longer supplementary for warehouse retailers
Ep. 102 - When Technology Meets Business: How RFID Changed Walmart Forever
RFID tech transformed Walmart's apparel business
Ep. 102 - When Technology Meets Business: How RFID Changed Walmart Forever
RFID tech transformed Walmart's apparel business
Record Digital Gains Signal a Shift in Warehouse Retail
Online channels are no longer supplementary for warehouse retailers
Delivery Services Adopting Drones
DoorDash, Uber Eats among third-party adopters as retailers reassess
Ep. 101 - From CIA to Supply Chain: Ryan Joyce's Mission to Secure America's Highways
AI enables passive tracking of truck movements
Chapter 22: The Second Time Isn’t the Charm for Struggling Retailers
Failed turnarounds and repeating the Chapter 11 bankruptcy route
Ep. 98 - Every Brand Deserves Its Day: How Data and AI Are Democratizing Digital Marketing
Discover how small and mid-sized brands can compete with marketing giants using data, AI, and retail media. Shaun Brown of BirdDog shares insights on democratizing digital marketing, maximizing 1P data, and winning with smarter strategies—not bigger budgets.
Sam Walton’s Saturday Morning Meetings: Lessons for Today
Walton's plan blended speed, visibility, shared purpose
Footwear Industry Faces a Converging Storm
Shoe companies navigate complex terrain to stay competitive.
Brand Revivals, Global Bets, and Experiential Pivots: The New Playbook for Specialty Retailers
Strategic brand expansions target new demographics
When Tariffs Hit the Shelf: A Retailer's Survival Guide
Critical adaptation strategies separate struggling retailers from successfully navigators
Retail's Incomplete Sustainability Journey
The retail community stands at a critical crossroads with three key opportunities to drive meaningful change.
Grocery Prepares for Seafood Shift as Pacific Fishing Grounds Reopen
Retailers ready for expanded domestic supply
Power Surge: Convenience Stores Embrace EV Infrastructure
Chargers becoming a staple offering for retailers
For Lease: Ollie's Continues Expansion
Retailer buys into Big Lots location leases; Joann stores soon available
Retailers Rethink Checkout Tech
Self-checkout fades as RFID technology offers newer techniques
Ep. 102 - When Technology Meets Business: How RFID Changed Walmart Forever
RFID tech transformed Walmart's apparel business
Record Digital Gains Signal a Shift in Warehouse Retail
Online channels are no longer supplementary for warehouse retailers